Religious organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Young Life
Abbreviation
YL
Formation
October 16, 1941; 82 years ago (1941-10-16)
Founder
Jim Rayburn
Type
Christian Fellowship Social Club University Student Society
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Location
Worldwide
President/CEO
Newt Crenshaw
Affiliations
Chicago Agreement: Unity in Mission
Revenue (2019[2])
US$403 million[1][2]
Volunteers (2021-2022)
46,340
Website
www.younglife.org
Young Life is an evangelical Christian organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado which focuses on young people in middle school, high school, and college.
Week-long Summer camps are a major focus, and these have a definite evangelizing aspect.[3] For example, there are large-group “Bible talks” once or twice daily often followed by small-group “cabin time” discussions.
The organization was started in Gainesville, Texas in 1941 by Presbyterian minister Jim Rayburn and is currently led by president and CEO Newt Crenshaw.[4] Young Life operates globally using several different organizations with different focuses.[5]
As of 2021, Young Life was under investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for allegedly failing to protect its employees against sexual misconduct and racial discrimination.[6][2][7] One alleged victim of sexual abuse reported that she informed more than a dozen people about the harassment she faced, being told at one point that it was "God's plan" for her.[8] Her case was dismissed after she received a settlement from Young Life.[8]
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^ abcZubeck, Pam (17 November 2021). "Young Life under investigation". Colorado Springs Indy.
^When God Shows Up: A History of Protestant Youth Ministry in America, Mark Senter, Baker Publishing Group, 2010, page 220: “ . . but with the purchase of resort camps starting in 1945, a second more effective delivery system was discovered. Clubs became the vehicle . . ”
^"Young Life Leadership - YoungLife.org". younglife.org. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
^"Facts at Your Fingertips". www.younglife.org.
^Carrell, Severin (14 February 2024). "Humza Yousaf 'naive' about links to evangelical Christian donor, say rights groups". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^Debbie, Kelley (10 November 2021). "More Young Life victims allege sexual misconduct involving Colorado Springs-based Christian ministry". Colorado Springs Gazette. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
^ ab"Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Filed Against Colorado Christian Group - CBS Colorado". www.cbsnews.com. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
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